Miami added another major piece to its 2027 class on Tuesday when four-star wide receiver Eli Woodard committed to the Hurricanes over Cal and UCLA.
Woodard, a 6-foot, 185-pound receiver from Chaparral High School in Temecula, California, gives Miami its 20th commitment in the class and its second wide receiver pledge alongside five-star Miami Carol City standout Nick Lennear. The Rivals Industry Ranking lists Woodard as the No. 156 prospect nationally, the No. 23 wide receiver and the No. 16 player in California.
BREAKING: Four-Star WR Eli Woodard has Committed to Miami, he tells me for @RivalsThe 6’0 185 WR chose the Hurricanes over Cal and UCLA“GODGOTME”https://t.co/EJfhEVXCogpic.twitter.com/YE2ShTFGab
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 30, 2026
Miami lands former USC commit Eli Woodard after beating Cal and UCLA for 4-star WR
Woodard announced the decision after an eventful spring that saw him reopen his recruitment less than four months after committing to USC. He originally committed to the Trojans in February, backed away from that commitment in May and then took official visits to Miami, Cal and UCLA before making his decision Tuesday…